Timber company land reservations threaten settlers in Washington
A Polish settler’s land suit in Wishkah valley highlights Weyerhaeuser Timber Company deeds that reserve rail rights, logging passage, minerals, and other rights. Critics warn such reservations deprive settlers of full title and may impede regional development, urging state tax reform to curb practices.
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Wishkah Valley
Weyerhaeuser Timber Company
Washington
Weyerhaeuser Company
Tax Commission
Liquor Dealers Rally Against Prohibition Movement
A Seattle poster warns farmers and workers of dire economic losses if prohibition expands. Liquor interests report a grim battle with the Anti-Saloon League, citing job losses, tax impacts, and industry upheaval while urging resistance to temperance measures.
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Seattle
Washington
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition
Royal W. Raymond
Anti-Saloon League of
Raymond
New York
Maryland
Northwest
United States
Bismarck Cafe
Madison Street
Elks Elect Officers After Annual Meeting
The Elks held their annual election on Thursday evening selecting Exalted ruler J. G. Lewis and Secretary H. D. Chapman for reelection. Elected officers include E. H. Fox, C. W. Miller, F. G. Jones, L. M. Roser, F. M. Wylie, Joseph Egerer, M. R. Sherwood, F. L. Carman, G. B. Reid, A. A. Scott with a finance committee of C. W. Hutton, W. R. Macfarlane, and S. G. Kaufman. Secretary Chapman’s diligence and illness noted with regret.
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the Elks
J. G. Lewis
E. H. Fox
C. W. Miller
F. G. Jones
H. D. Chapman
L. M. Roser
Tyler
F. M. Wylie
Joseph Egerer
M. R. Sherwood
F. L. Carman
The Herald Dominates Gray's Harper Market
The Herald remains the region’s best selling paper in Gray's Harper, attracting broad advertiser interest and extensive readership, underscoring its status as the premier news source of the area.
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Herald
Harper
Wise
Chicago Manufacturers Club Addresses Prohibition Threat
The Manufacturers and Dealers Club of Chicago advocates suppressing prohibition which endangers the livelihoods of up to six million people and could trigger the worst financial crisis the nation has seen. Addressed to 192 194 East Washington Street.
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the Manufacturers and Dealers Club of Chicago
East Washington Street
Italian Gulch in Aberdeen a peaceful Italian colony
In Aberdeen the Italian Gulch area in Highland Home is home to a dozen houses where families grow vegetables raise poultry and live a quiet simple life. The community is described as peaceful law abiding and content, with a scenic valley touched by evergreen hills and off the crowded town.
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Highland Home
Italy
Aberdeen
Italian Gulch
Equitable Savings & Loan to Make Long Time Home Loans
The Equitable Savings & Loan association of Portland is prepared to make long term loans on improved residence property in Hoquiam and Aberdeen. W. M. Lamb & Son, agents, 512 Eighth Street, Hoquiam, Wash. 531f.
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Equitable Savings & Loan Association of Portland
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
W.M. Lamb & Son
Eighth Street
Wash
Third Ward Meeting Address by John J Carney
John J Carney a Citizens nominee for councilman will address voters in the city council chamber Tuesday evening March 31 at 730 on A Business City Administered on Business Lines All interested whether citizens of the Third Ward or not are invited
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United States
John J. Carney
Citizens
Council
Citi
Captain Tom Stream’s perilous sea life and acquittal
Captain Thomas Stream of the schooner W G Watson was acquitted by a Montesano superior court jury of assault with intent to kill Albert Hellig. His wife survived tenaciously beside him through hairbreadth escapes including a wreck on the Walla Walla voyage and the loss of their belongings. The couple, noted for their seafaring lineage, share a dramatic history from youth to mastership and a life aboard ships with a piano in the cabin. The Herald twice weekly reports the full story.
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Thomas Stream
W. G. Watson
Montesano
Albert Hellig
Captain Stream
A. T. Stream
Pacific Coast
Soa
Tom Stream
Cook
Seattle
Alaska
Daring
San Francisco
Walla Walla
Stream
Emma Claudina
Washington
Williams Outlines Democratic Stand On Roosevelt Bills
Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, Democratic leader in the House, issues a statement detailing Democrats support for certain Roosevelt measures and opposition to others. He says solid Democratic votes within constitutional limits will back campaigns for campaign finance disclosure, child labor prohibition in DC, an employers liability law, federal liability to government employees, injunc tion with notice, lower wood pulp tariffs, and a federal charge for water power rights. He opposes boycotts, receivership nominations by the attorney general, and modifying the Sherman act to ease trusts, among other points.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
Missippi
House of Representatives
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Williams
Supreme Court
Williams on tariffs and labor policy amid national debates
Mr Williams comments on the presidents call to outlaw child labor nationwide and proposes states hold constitutional power. He urges immediate employers liability legislation and criticizes House judiciary delay. He questions boycott legality and favors free wood pulp and print paper, preferring a people chosen tariff commission.
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Williams
Permanent Waterways Commission
District of Columbia
House Judiciary Committee
Gould
House
Senate
Receiver Appointed for Rupert Steamship Company
Suit filed in the superior court by stockholders Phil S Locke S K Bowes and Dr Paul Smits to wind up Rupert Steamship Company. Saturday the court appointed W R Macfarlane as receiver with a $60000 bond. Company capital was 85000 in 85 shares. Vessel A G Lindsay built in Cleveland and brought around the Horn. After a long voyage fortune declined as lumber slump hit charter rates and freights. Repairs and oil conversion would cost 25000, prompting stockholders to place a receiver in charge to close the business.
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Phil. S. Locke
S. K. Bowes
Paul Smits
Rupert Steamship Company
W. R. Macfarlane
A. G. Lindsay
Cleveland
Ohio
Millfortune
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the Herald
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